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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-05-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,291
Posted By Chief Mole
Front Hatch stiffener

A while back, I got rather upset when my front hatch wouldn't stay locked because the hatch material had started to bend from a combination of its own weight and being supported in only the center...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-17-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,780
Posted By Chief Mole
Started with my parents in a station wagon and an...

Started with my parents in a station wagon and an 18' canned ham, I think it was a Shasta. My folks and their friends moved up to installing a Popular Mechanics design into two VW vans. Worked until...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-17-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,638
Posted By Chief Mole
Myself, I use a 0-150# dial pressure gauge. The...

Myself, I use a 0-150# dial pressure gauge. The dial type gauge is properly known as a bourdon (not bourbon!) tube gauge and are usually very repeatable in the center third of the indicated span (50...
Forum: New Member Check in! 07-03-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,250
Posted By Chief Mole
Welcome from the midlands!

Welcome from the midlands!
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-02-2020, 03:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,238
Posted By Chief Mole
An idea that might save you a couple of bucks...

An idea that might save you a couple of bucks would be to go to a location that swaps cylinders (Blue Rhino is one of these and is located at Lowes or Home Depot). While that new cylinder won't be as...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-02-2020, 03:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,760
Posted By Chief Mole
An option for your slide cables and propane hose...

An option for your slide cables and propane hose might be adding a power chain. A power chain (one of many industry terms for this item) is a flexible plastic cable/hose holder that folds in one...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-02-2020, 03:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,827
Posted By Chief Mole
In our rig, our Samsung refrigerator is powered...

In our rig, our Samsung refrigerator is powered through shore power or the inverter through a transfer switch. If both shore power is available and the inverter is turned on, the transfer switch...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-02-2020, 03:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,346
Posted By Chief Mole
We use the furrion system as the fifth wheel was...

We use the furrion system as the fifth wheel was pre-configured for it. The only problem has been the operator forgetting to raise the monitor antenna prior to moving the rig. So I took me aside and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-02-2020, 03:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,680
Posted By Chief Mole
Since you've already checked and confirmed your...

Since you've already checked and confirmed your propane, I would hazard a guess that the sail switch is not operating normally. What is likely happening is that the furnace attempts to start for...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 05-25-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 59,143
Posted By Chief Mole
The whole social distancing and self isolation...

The whole social distancing and self isolation thing has been good and bad for my squad:
The Good: Our car wreck calls nearly dropped to zero.
The Bad: We've been to a whole lot of alarm company...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-26-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,932
Posted By Chief Mole
Have had both a booth and a dinette when we had...

Have had both a booth and a dinette when we had TTs and preferred the dinette so it was a surprise when we got a look in the Sprinter 3531 FWDEN and noted that it had a bar. I'd have lost a bundle...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 04-16-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,737
Posted By Chief Mole
Quite a few years ago, we stayed at the Lake of...

Quite a few years ago, we stayed at the Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Area. Our son was graduating basic at Fort Leonard Wood, which is why we went there. Nice campground, beautiful area. First...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-10-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,447
Posted By Chief Mole
A friend of mine has a recocking squirrel...

A friend of mine has a recocking squirrel launcher on his back porch. It will launch a tree rat over the fence and then reset itself for the next visitor. Yeah, he's not fond of squirrels.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 03-31-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,901
Posted By Chief Mole
Found it rather odd that with the hoarding going...

Found it rather odd that with the hoarding going on that the RV TP section of my local Walmart was full and it looked like a couple of those packages had been there for a while...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 03-31-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 59,143
Posted By Chief Mole
It sure is nice to see that my social status has...

It sure is nice to see that my social status has been improved from the previous title: Hermit!

You know that this really makes those of us with seasonal allergies look guilty.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 03-05-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,761
Posted By Chief Mole
I retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty...

I retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and during my 22 years I was always called Mole as it is the first syllable of my last name.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 02-29-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 34,024
Posted By Chief Mole
Joined the US Navy after high school in the...

Joined the US Navy after high school in the Nuclear Power Program as an Electrician's Mate. Got married during this training and failed out of the Nuclear side. Served onboard four ships and two...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-08-2020, 06:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,070
Posted By Chief Mole
Okay. here we go with our coffee love. When we...

Okay. here we go with our coffee love. When we bought the latest gypsy, I moved the kit from number 2 to number 3 and in the kitchen we had:
A campfire percolator, a Keurig, a one cup espresso...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-27-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,373
Posted By Chief Mole
Maybe the Zed's got them...

Maybe the Zed's got them...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-12-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,955
Posted By Chief Mole
I've checked mine out and the simplest answer...

I've checked mine out and the simplest answer would be: It depends on what you are comfortable with.

On our Sprinter, the inverter and shore power both feed into what would appear to be a "normal...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-23-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By Chief Mole
This actually sound like a compound problem...

This actually sound like a compound problem involving both the brake controller and the one brake with the higher temperature.


On the mechanical side, it sounds like a maladjustment on the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-21-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,060
Posted By Chief Mole
The only time I ever turned the refrigerator off...

The only time I ever turned the refrigerator off during our travel trailer days was because I was getting gasoline. As soon as that was done, the refrigerator was turned back on. Now we have a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-20-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,067
Posted By Chief Mole
In August, I picked up a Klutch tire inflator...

In August, I picked up a Klutch tire inflator from Northern Tool & Equipment. It is a 12V, 45 amp unit that is rated at 150psi and 5.3cfm. My decision for a DC inflator was based on a worst case...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-31-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,420
Posted By Chief Mole
Cedar lined closet

Well, unlike the Alpine models, the Sprinter line does not have a cedar lined closet. :cry: But, all hope is not lost...


Stopped at the home stuff box store and found cedar paneling in the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 08-23-2018, 05:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,174
Posted By Chief Mole
Can't convince the wife to like the floorplan....

Can't convince the wife to like the floorplan. She prefers the stand alone table and chairs over the dinette.
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